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BoE’s Taylor warns soft landing for UK economy at risk, sees more rate cuts

Bank of England's Alan Taylor warns of risks to UK's soft landing, suggesting five interest rate cuts in 2025 rather than four due to economic downturn expectations.

investing.com • 02/07/2025 - 10:02 AM

Factbox-What’s in the Republican tax and spending plan?

The article discusses a significant budget package by Congress that incorporates tax cuts, healthcare changes, immigration funding, and educational revisions, estimating considerable debt increase and revenue cuts.

investing.com • 02/07/2025 - 09:59 AM

South African inflation expectations drop sharply in quarterly survey

South African inflation expectations have decreased, potentially allowing the central bank to cut interest rates further, while growth forecasts have also been revised down.

investing.com • 02/07/2025 - 09:38 AM

ECB should consider mildly supportive stance as on low growth, inflation, Wunsch says

ECB Governor Wunsch indicates concerns over low inflation and suggests a mildly supportive policy stance may be necessary, with the euro's strength impacting growth expectations.

investing.com • 02/07/2025 - 09:35 AM

Italy could lose 20 billion euros in exports, 118,000 jobs with US tariffs, industry head says

Italy could lose €20 billion in exports and 118,000 jobs if the U.S. imposes a 10% tariff on European products, warns Confindustria President Emanuele Orsini.

investing.com • 02/07/2025 - 09:22 AM

Thai monetary policy must stay flexible as headwinds build, central bank deputy says

Thailand's economy faces challenges from U.S. tariffs and political turmoil, prompting calls for accommodative monetary policy from central bank candidate Roong Mallikamas.

investing.com • 02/07/2025 - 09:04 AM

Joint European defence borrowing could bolster euro’s global role, ECB’s Rehn says

Olli Rehn urges Europe to pool defence investments for cost reduction, financial stability, and enhanced euro strength, while suggesting a timeline for financial integration completion by 2028.

investing.com • 02/07/2025 - 08:44 AM

Ireland adds 10,000 foreign multinational jobs in H1, up from 2024

Ireland attracts 10,000 job commitments from multinationals in H1 2023, up from 8,900 last year; however, growth faces challenges from trade policies and uncertainties.

investing.com • 02/07/2025 - 08:39 AM

Stocks edge higher, dollar wobbles with tariffs, Fed uncertainty in focus

Global stocks rise, dollar near three-year low amid U.S. rate cut prospects and trade deal tensions as investors react to economic data and Trump's new fiscal policies.

investing.com • 02/07/2025 - 02:16 AM

Dollar near 3-1/2 year low as Fed easing, Trump bill in focus

The U.S. dollar stabilizes from lows amid concerns over Trump's spending bill and Fed rate cuts, with traders awaiting June jobs data for further direction.

investing.com • 02/07/2025 - 01:21 AM

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